Motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) – both big and small – are a commonplace call in many fire and EMS systems. We respond to them on congested and high-speed interstates, at city intersections, on rural roadways and even at round-abouts (turn circles or rotaries). For some, they’re almost a daily call occurrence. Regardless of your MVC […]
Gasoline Safety
Tips on the safe use of gasoline to prevent fires and burns. Gasoline is very common and familiar. So we don’t think about how dangerous and flammable it is. Safety tips If you need to carry or store gasoline, use an approved container. Keep the container in a secure, upright position away from passenger areas, […]
Bars in Volunteer Firehouses: Weighing the safety and liability Issues
Providing alcohol in the firehouse can serve as a mechanism to encourage socialization, but this also creates liability issues Question: My volunteer fire department is old-school: We have a bar attached to the station that brings in needed revenue, plus it serves as a hangout for the members. Should the liability concerns outweigh the income […]
Scene Safety and responding to Civil Unrest
We have not left the front lines now since March. COVID-19 has tested our physical endurance and mental toughness. We have taken casualties and lost professional brothers and sisters to that invisible assailant. Because of whom we are and what we do, we are faithful in adversity and respond no matter the politics, the pandemic […]
5 Keys to creating a Fire Department Roadway Safety Program
Many agencies have seen a lull in traffic-related calls while their states were shut down due to COVID-19. And there was an associated drop in scene-related accidents. Things are picking up, though, and now is a good time to review roadway safety policy and procedure. 5 PARTS OF A ROADWAY SAFETY PROGRAM The practice of […]
